Kaine, Tapp, and Light&amp;#039;s supervisor, a gruff but caring soldier who takes the three trainees under his wing and instructs them in piloting. Often nicknamed &amp;#039;Umibōzu&amp;#039; (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umib%C5%8Dzu</a>) by Kaine because of his large size and shaved head. Has a close relationship with Lt. Diane Lance.